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The Lakers helped address a need to increase their athleticism at the wing by acquiring Arkansas' Adou Thiero, the No. 36 overall pick of the NBA draft.

Left-hander Clayton Kershaw strikes out five in six efficient innings to move to 2,997 for his career in the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Rockies on Thursday.

Former NBA great Dwight Howard is mourning the loss of his dog, Sunday, who he said died in a hit-and-run accident. The ex-Laker and soon-to-be Hall of Famer paid tribute on Instagram.

Ron Harper won five NBA titles with the Lakers and Bulls. His son Dylan was the second overall pick Wednesday, joining a large club of sons of former NBA players.

The Lakers struck a deal with the Chicago Bulls to move up to the No. 45 spot in the second round of the NBA draft with an eye on drafting a center.

Inter Milan defeated River Plate to take first place with seven points and Monterrey scored five group points to claim the second spot in the Club World Cup's Group E.

While vacationing on a yacht somewhere on the high seas, Lakers legend Magic Johnson shared his thoughts on Mark Walter taking control of another L.A. franchise.

The Clippers used the 30th and final pick in the first round of the NBA draft to select Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser.

Max Muncy gets a gift two-run single when Rockies lose the ball in the rain, then hits a grand slam to pace Dodgers' rout.

Arizona's Ketel Marte was in tears after a White Sox fan made comments about his late mother. Manager Torey Lovullo comforted his second baseman on the mound.